Ruth Roeckelein Celebrates 100th Birthday Miss Ruth Roeckelein, currently residing at Parkrose Estates in Liverpool, but for years a resident of Mattydale and a 6th grade teacher in the Mattydale and Syracuse school systems, celebrated her 100th birthday Monday, 2/23. Over 70 relatives and friends, including many from Buffalo, Rochester, the New York City area, and New England, gathered on Saturday afternoon, 2/21, to honor her remarkable life. And on Monday over 40 family and friends who were not able to attend on Saturday gathered for a second celebration. Now that she has gotten her celebrations out of the way, she is getting a computer so she can stay in touch with the family more easily. We are all looking forward to her 101st. She is pictured here proudly showing her letter of congratulations from President Obama.

Leap Year Baby Turns 95, Really 23 Years Old! Joseph Testa of Canastota recently celebrated his 95th birthday. Born on February 29th, he only gets a birthday every 4 years. Daughter, Patricia Land with Granddaughter, Joanna McCumber and Great Grandchild Leah McCumber came up from South Carolina (and enjoyed our zero degree weather) to wish him Happy Birthday!

Happy "90th" Mom Molly Bacon celebrated her 90th birthday on February 21. Molly is married to Bob, her high school sweetheart and together they have three children: Karen (Jerry), Ken and Roberta (Ernie). She is also the proud grandmother of five: Lisa, Andrea, Katherine, Rob and Alisha; as well as a great-grandmother to four. Molly has enjoyed such hobbies as bowling and golfing and has been known to be quite a cook, even until this day. She has always taken great pride in caring for her family and setting a good example as a wife and mother. We appreciate you for all you are and love you more than words can say. Your Family

Happy 70th Patricia M. (Hayes) Mucci "Happy Birthday to the most caring and loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Best Friend in the entire world. You have always put others before yourself and we appreciate everything you do for us and the sacrifices you make. We are so happy and thankful to have you in our lives. We Love you very much. We are excited to celebrate your birthday which is February 17, 2015, together as a family. Happy 70th! Love always: Ron, Tina, Meghan, Mary, Mimi, Tracy, John, Joey, Johnny, Ronnie P., Ronald J., Heidi, Bellos and Marley!"

LOOK WHO TURNED 90... Margaret Rybinski celebrated her 90th birthday on January 20th! Her family gathered this weekend for an afternoon of bowling - one of Peg's favorite pastimes. Needless to say, the youngsters had a hard time trying to beat her scores! Hours of fun and laughter were followed by a family dinner, where we got the chance to honor a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who continues to amaze us all. Happy 90th birthday - you are truly an inspiration to all of us blessed to be a part of your life. We love you dearly - Your Family